Ever been a guest at someone’s house and felt like you’re walking on eggshells? This is the story of a woman who flew across countries to help her sister with a newborn baby and house chores. But what was supposed to be a helpful visit turned into a battleground of expectations and emotions. Let’s delve into this dramatic tale of sisterhood, responsibilities, and a dash of postpartum blues.
A Sisterly Call to Duty
The Outgoing Sister vs The Exhausted Guest
The Great Outdoors or a Cozy Indoors?
When No Means No
The Silent Treatment
The Unanswered Question
The Exit Strategy
The Unsung Heroine ♀️
Night Watch
Daytime Duties ☀️
Doctor’s Appointments and Outings ️
Caught in the Crossfire: A Tale of Sisterhood, Sacrifice, and Silent Treatment ♀️
Caught between her love for her sister and her own exhaustion, our heroine finds herself in a sticky situation. She’s flown across countries to help her sister with her newborn and household chores, but her sister’s outgoing nature is proving to be a hurdle. As she refuses to join her sister on outings, tensions rise, leading to silent treatments and hurt feelings. Is she wrong for wanting to rest instead of joining her sister’s adventures? Or is her sister being unreasonable? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. Sister ungrateful for help with baby, needs therapy not outings.
“NTA. Sis, I’m helping because I love you “
NTA: OP is overwhelmed and should prioritize her mental health
NAH. Sisters need to communicate and find a compromise for support
Dad’s job is the real a-hole for not giving paternity leave
NTA: Setting boundaries is important. Don’t be a doormat
Introvert sister stands up for herself against outgoing sister
Taking a newborn on a crowded metro during flu season? ♀️
NTA from a mom: Ignore the ridiculousness of other commenters.
Reddit convinces OP to leave because sister didn’t want park. ️
NTA for not wanting to go on daily outings with sister
Tired and introverted? It’s time for a talk or exit
NAH. Sister’s expectations are unrealistic, but she needs support. Encourage compromise.
NTA. Exhausting outings, feeling like a nanny. Communication is key
Introverts need solitude to recharge. Don’t force extroversion on them!
Sibling rivalry: Should she stay or should she go?
Mom stands up for herself against unappreciative sister. NTA
Helping sister with burnout, but deserve a break.
Sibling support during new motherhood: finding compromise and understanding.
NTA for helping sister with PPD, but set boundaries for self-care
Helpful sister offers support, but boundaries must be respected.
Don’t be a babysitter, be a sister!
Sibling rivalry and conflicting emotions causing tension – time to talk
Defending against YTA comments, NTA for not catering to sister’s every whim
INFO: Is Mom slacking? You’re doing all the work
Helping family can be exhausting. Time to prioritize your needs.
Time to go home and let her mom it up solo!
Setting boundaries when helping others. Respect their wishes
Sibling rivalry or sisterly love? A harmonious verdict: NTA!
♀️ Sister ungrateful for help, NTA should leave and let her be
“NTA for helping your sister, but maybe it’s time for boundaries.”
Introvert vs Extrovert: The Battle of Social Energy
Blown away by entitled commenters. OP is NTA, going above and beyond!
Protecting the baby during flu season. NTA!
OP receives backlash for helping sister with newborn baby
NTA for offering to be a live-in nanny
“NTA! You’re doing everything and deserve a break. “
NTA for leaving your country to help your sister with newborn . Have patience and talk to her before going to a hotel
Sibling rivalry? You’re already doing so much, don’t feel guilty!
NTA: OP’s sister taking advantage of their helpfulness.
Not the a**hole for not owing your sister outings.
Supporting the baby, not her – NTA in this situation
